The Link between Obesity and Foot Problems
Obesity is defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health’, and the problem is far more common than you might expect. The UK (where cheap, high-calorie food and drink is readily available and sedentary,...
How to Relieve the Pain Caused by Hammer Toes
Instead of lying straight and flat like healthy toes, a hammer toe (sometimes written as hammertoe) is shaped like an upturned ‘v’ due to its middle joint being abnormally bent. Because the tip of the toe points downwards at an unnatural angle, it may develop a stubby...
Why You Should See a Podiatrist about Dark Lines on Your Toenails
What would you do if you found a dark stripe running down one of your toenails? You might be tempted to ignore the issue or try to disguise it by applying nail polish. A better, safer approach would be to visit a podiatrist for expert help. That’s because dark stripes...